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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,723.96, 898,229.48 and 199,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,723.96, 898,229.48 and 199,368.40 is: 299,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,723.96 : 898,229.48 = 199,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,723.96/898,229.48 = 199,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,723.96x = 898,229.48 × 199,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,723.96x = 179,078,574,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,078,574,260.43/598,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,100.40

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